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A federal judge extended a temporary restraining order pausing the Paramount–Warner Bros. Discovery merger by another two weeks, meaning that the companies won’t be able to close the transaction at least until Aug. 17. U.S. District Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín wrote on Thursday that the TRO was extended to give the parties in the case more time to set an extended schedule for legal proceedings. She wrote hat she “finds good cause to extend the TRO on multiple grounds, including the need to resolve two preliminary injunction motions, the parties’ disputes regarding the schedule and the proposed format of the preliminary injunction hearing, and Defendants’ stated willingness to abide by the terms of the TRO for some weeks into the future.” A federal judge ordered a temporary halt to the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger on Monday, as a state coalition argues it would violate federal antitrust law, leading to higher prices and fewer movies and TV shows. Judge Araceli Martinez-Olguin granted a 14-day restraining order after hearing argument from both sides on Friday morning. Paramount had previously agreed not to close the transaction before July 22. “Plaintiff States’ showing at least demonstrates that serious questions going to the merits remain, weighing in favor of preliminary injunctive relief,” the judge wrote, adding that Paramount has acknowledged it will not be harmed by the delay until the end of September. “Paramount and Warner Bros. will continue to operate as separate, viable companies competing in the marketplace while they wait for the Court to adjudicate this case. The balance of equities, combined with the public’s vital interest in antitrust enforcement, therefore tips sharply in favor of the requested injunctive relief.” The 12-state coalition, led by California, brought a motion for the temporary restraining order. The states are also seeking a preliminary injunction, which would block the merger until the judge rules on the merits of the states’ lawsuit. The 14-day restraining order could be extended to as long as 28 days. Martinez-Olguin, of the U.S. District Court for Northern District of California in Oakland, also set a hearing on the preliminary injunction for Aug. 3, though that date, too, could be delayed if the parties agree. Rob Bonta, the attorney general of California, hailed the judge’s ruling as a “critical first win in our case to ensure this megamerger never sees the light of day.” “History tells the tale of what happens when a few people have great power over markets that are central to Americans’ lives: fewer opportunities for more people, worse products and services for all people,” Bonta added. “With our lawsuit, we’re fighting for a free and fair market and a thriving film and television industry that serves creatives and audiences alike. We have a full tank of gas, the law on our side, and look forward to continuing to make our case.” A Paramount spokesperson said that the company is “grateful for the Court’s swift order on the motion for a TRO.” “Like the timing agreement to which we were willing to stipulate, this TRO preserves the status quo while the Court considers the antitrust issues presented,” the spokesperson said. “We are confident the evidence will demonstrate that the State AGs’ antitrust arguments are without merit as their alleged markets and claims of anticompetitive effects are without any basis in modern market realities. This merger is lawful, pro-competitive, and will benefit consumers, creators, workers, and the entertainment industry. We will continue to vigorously defend the transaction and will look forward to the hearings on the substance of the State AGs’ action.” LATEST...
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posted 7/22/2026 |
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CBS Runs for a Million |
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The Last Cowboy, the Taylor Sheridan-produced reality show, has aired six seasons on Paramount-owned cable network CMT. Each season culminates in The Run for a Million, an arena-based elite horsemanship event that has a $1M prize. The Run for a Million is now coming to CBS. The network will air it as a one-off special event on August 22 at 8pm. The equestrian competition sees 16 riders guide horses through a precise pattern of circles, spins and stops in pursuit of reining’s highest honor – and the grand prize. Sheridan, who exec produces the show, will call the action. Season 6 of The Last Cowboy documented last seasons The Run For A Million in 2025. CBS will air the 2026 competition and season seven of The Last Cowboy, which is saddling up on CMT later this fall, will incorporate the competition into its series. The competitors include Jason Vanlandingham, Andrea Fappani, Kole Price, Casey Deary, Cade McCutcheon, Gina Schumacher, Dany Tremblay, Gabriel Borges, Francesco Martinotti, Ben Beckett, Trevor Dare, Alessandro Frassa, Arno Honstetter, Mirko Miidi, Martin Muehlstaetter and Fernando Salgado. It comes as season seven of The Last Cowboy is saddling up on CMT later this fall. The Run For A Million is produced by Summer House producer Truly Original. Other exec producers include Glenda Hersh, Steven Weinstock, David C. Glasser, Julie “Bob” Lombardi, Andrea Richter and Apryl Richards. |
posted 7/22/2026 |
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TLC UK Gets Top Trumps |
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Warner Bros. Discovery UK & Ireland has commissioned slate of comedy entertainment for its newly refreshed channel TLC. This follows the premiere of TLC’s brand-new comedy format Unacceptable, hosted by Ed Gamble, which launched earlier this month and will return for series 2 later this year. Top Trumps: The Comedy Pack (w/t) is a new, original format, produced by TalkbackThames with Naked. The 8×60 studio-based series will be hosted by Katherine Ryan and see a cast of comedians, led by team captains Joel Dommett and Jon Richardson, go head-to-head in a mix of classic card face-offs, live studio challenges and bluffing games. The series comes to TLC early next year. |
posted 7/22/2026 |
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YouTube Gets Spellbound |
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EightState Studios has announced the premiere date for “The Spell Off Live!” The first season of the creator-driven competition series will kick off on Aug. 11 at 10 p.m. ET on YouTube. DC Young Fly is the host and executive producer, with creator Funny Marco serving as remote host. The series brings together celebrities, comedians, athletes and digital creators in high-pressure spelling challenges. Winners direct charitable donations to educational non-profits of their choice. “Spelling is something everyone thinks they can do until the pressure is on,” said DC Young Fly. “That’s what makes this so much fun. You’ve got athletes, comedians, creators and entertainers all stepping outside their comfort zones, and you never know what’s going to happen. It’s competitive, it’s funny, and it’s all for a good cause.” Funny Marco will extend the experience beyond the stage with social content, exclusive interviews and behind-the-scenes moments. He will take to the streets of Atlanta with surprise spelling challenges, celebrity run-ins and fan interactions. “The Spell Off Live!” is the debut original series from EightState Studios, the entertainment studio founded by entrepreneur Adam Wexler and produced in partnership with Deviants Media. Director Ivan Dudynsky and showrunner Jayson Belt are executive producers. DC Young Fly is an American actor, comedian, singer, host and social media influencer. He has appeared on shows like “Wild ’N Out” and “Wild ’N On Tour.” Funny Marco is an actor, stand-up comedian and content creator known for his YouTube series “Open Thoughts,” where he interviews A-list celebrities. |
posted 7/22/2026 |
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For Those Who Were Told They Wouldn't Be Dated Until They Were "The Last Person on Earth"... Your Time Has Finally Come |
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Apple has officially entered the dating show arena. The streamer is revealing details for its first-ever dating series: An eight-episode documentary show that pairs together couples who appear to be opposites, who are then shipped off to one of the world’s most romantic and remote destinations to see if they can connect. Fittingly, the series is called The Last Person on Earth. The couples are chosen by New York Times bestselling author and couples therapist Esther Perel, along with a team of matchmakers and therapists. Here’s the hook: “With more single people than ever before, and increasing levels of polarization and social isolation, this innovative experiment asks the question: could the last person on Earth you think you’d ever want to date end up being the one person you can’t live without? And will an unexpected pairing in paradise open their horizons and be the beginning of a life-changing relationship?” Perel says, “Over the course of my career as a couples therapist, one truth has become undeniable: love may crave closeness, but desire is fueled by otherness. The Last Person on Earth is a bold exploration of relationships that challenges everything we assume about compatibility; inviting people to drop the checklist and embrace dating as an adventure into the unknown. When we choose to step outside the narrow boundaries of what feels familiar or safe, passionate love stories can flourish.” Apple’s The Last Person on Earth relationship experiment comes as unscripted dating series are having a moment on streaming. Netflix has multiple hit offerings in the genre — from Love Is Blind to Too Hot to Handle and Age of Attraction — and Love Island USA has become a runaway sensation for Peacock. From Boldprint Studios, the series is executive produced by Dan Gray, Lou Hutchinson and Phil Harris, with directors Josh Jacobs and Olly Lambert. |
posted 7/22/2026 |
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Maya Jama Wants to Shake Things Up |
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With the Love Island Season 13 finale coming up, host Maya Jama also teased what viewers can expect for the finale. “I will be in the villa again before the final, maybe once, maybe twice. So that’s exciting,” she said. “They don’t let me tell you, guys, anything. They did tell me that this final is going to be a bit different to the rest of them. They’re shaking up the format. I still don’t even know what that shakeup is, but I know there’s going to be a different format for the final. Live TV is my favorite. This is where I thrive because I can say silly things and go off script as much as possible without them being able to edit it out.” The Love Island UK Season 13 finale is set for Monday, July 27 on ITV2 in the UK, with U.S. audiences able to stream the final episode on Thursday, July 30 on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+. |
posted 7/22/2026 |
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Thursday Lightning Round |
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More on "Let's Marry Harry" |
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Harry Jowsey is ready to find a lasting love connection. After appearing on Netflix’s Too Hot to Handle and Perfect Match in 2021 and 2024, respectively, the podcaster, 29, is now set to headline his own reality dating series on the streaming service. Let’s Marry Harry is set to premiere next month and will follow Jowsey as he puts “his situationship era” behind him and searches for true love among 20 potential suitors. As Netflix admitted, the unscripted series is The Bachelor meets Too Hot to Handle. Instead of using just his own judgment, however, Jowsey will rely on the opinions of his close friends — Amanda Kloots (Dancing With the Stars), Georgia Hassarati (Too Hot to Handle), and abstract artist Sonny Henty — to sway his romantic decisions. The show’s official synopsis reads, “After years of dating in the spotlight — and getting it wrong — his closest confidants are stepping in to make the tough calls. From a carefully selected pool of potential matches, they’ll decide who stays and who goes, guiding Harry toward what he truly wants: authentic love and marriage.” The trailer has been released today. Let’s Marry Harry will release eight episodes this summer — the first seven on Aug. 5, and the finale on Aug. 12. Each installment is an hour long. The show is produced by Unwell, with executive producers Alex Cooper, Matt Kaplan, Mina Lefevre, and showrunner David Friedman. Cooper, of Call Her Daddy fame, also produced the recent Hulu series Love Overboard.
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posted 7/22/2026 |
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Mike Preston, known for playing settler leader Pappagallo in “Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior” and Detective Bob Delaney in the Australian series “Homicide,” died June 8 in Florida. He was 92. Preston’s death was confirmed to Variety by his wife, Josie Preston. Preston, who was born Jack Davis, was an early U.K. chart-topping singer in the late ’50s with three Top 40 hits. He then relocated to Australia and began working as a nightclub singer and performer. He found success hosting “In Melbourne Tonight,” before going on to appear in 42 episodes of the Australian series “Homicide.” He had a recurring role in the soap opera “Bellbird” and also appeared in “Dixon of Dock Green,” “Tandarra,” “Chopper Squad” and “Cop Shop.” His first feature film role was in 1969’s “Stoney,” which also featured Barbara Bouchet and Richard Jaeckel. He worked with George Miller on the beloved “Mad Max” sequel “The Road Warrior,” led the sci-fi flick “Metalstorm: The Destruction of Jared-Syn” as the titular character, and appeared in eight episodes of “Hot Pursuit” as Alec Shaw, alongside actors like Kerrie Keane, Eric Pierpoint and Dina Merrill. In game shows, Preston hosted a single season of the Australian version of "The Celebrity Game". Throughout the ’80s and ’90s, Preston appeared in guest spots on over a dozen shows, including “Ellen,” “Scarecrow and Mrs. King,” “Shadow Chasers,” “Outlaws,” “Superbly,” “Alien Nation,” “Dark Justice,” “Highlander,” “Steel” and “Law & Order.” His last credit was a voice role in the video game “The Getaway,” released in 2002. Preston is survived by his wife, Josie Preston, and two daughters. |
posted 7/22/2026 |
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Wednesday Lightning Round |
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Jimmy Kimmel is putting some of Hollywood’s biggest stars and reality TV’s strongest competitors to the test. ABC’s Who Wants to Be a Millionaire returns on Wednesday, July 22, with 16 famous duos competing to donate $1 million to a charity of their choice. The latest batch of episodes will feature a mini Seinfeld reunion, some Saturday Night Live favorites and even a recent Jeopardy! champion teaming up with an A-list movie star, all in an effort to give back. Among this season’s team-ups are Larry David with his daughter Cazzie David, Ben Affleck with 31-game Jeopardy! champ Jamie Ding, and Jason Alexander and Wayne Knight bringing it back to their Seinfeld days. Other Millionaire pairings include Tig Notaro and Pete Holmes, Brad Paisley and Clayton Kershaw, Michael Kosta and Wendi McLendon-Covey, Jesse Eisenberg and Paul Giamatti, and Krysten Ritter with Sarah Shahi. Michael Keaton will join Jon Lovett, Paul Scheer teams up with Rob Huebel, Awkwafina and director Paul Feig will be a pair, and Billy Porter and Leslie Odom Jr. will also give it a go. The cast of competitors will be rounded out by Nobody Wants This’ Timothy Simons and Jackie Tohn, Sarah Jane Nader and sister Brooks Nader, and the SNL pairings of Colin Jost and Michael Che, as well as Will Forte and Taran Killam. A few celebrity duos have won big before on the series, which Kimmel began hosting in April 2020. The Office stars Oscar Nuñez and Kate Flannery scored $1 million for charity during the September 2025 season finale. With the help of costar Brian Baumgartner (their Phone-a-Friend), the duo came out victorious and donated their winnings to Planned Parenthood and Philabundance, a food bank serving the Philadelphia area. Who Wants to Be a Millionaire premieres Wednesday, July 22, at 8 p.m. ET on ABC. |
posted 7/21/2026 |
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Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro is proving to be a fierce new addition to the summer television lineup. The new series, which chronicles the search for the franchise’s next professional ballroom dancer ahead of Dancing with the Stars Season 35, debuted to a total audience of 5.33M after three days of viewing across ABC, Disney+, Hulu and digital platforms, according to Nielsen Big Data + Panel. The episode also scored a 0.86 rating among adults 18-49. For context, the premiere audience for Season 34 of Dancing with the Stars last fall was 5.5M live + same-day viewers, and the series approached 10M L+SD viewers by the finale. It was the highest-rated and most-watched DWTS finale in nine years, thanks to the franchise’s stunning resurgence over the last two years. The launch of The Next Pro is the first major expansion of the DWTS since it premiered in 2005. Over the years, the series has gone through dozens of pro dancers, many of whom returned for last season’s 20th anniversary celebration. The early success of The Next Pro bodes quite well for the upcoming season of the flagship series, indicating that its latest cultural resonance is poised to continue. Per Nielsen, The Next Pro, hosted by DWTS Season 34 champ Robert Irwin, is ABC’s strongest summer series debut across all genres since July 2020. On linear alone, the episode was the top program of the night both in total viewers with 4.42M and in the 18-49 demo with a 0.47 rating. Currently, it stands as the best alternative series premiere this television season across broadcast and cable excluding those lucky enough to get NFL lead-ins. Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro is produced by BBC Studios. The series airs Mondays at 8 p.m. on ABC and streaming next day on Disney+ and Hulu. Next week, the remaining dancers face one of the toughest Dancing with the Stars challenges: a group performance. Mentored by Britt Stewart, they must master a high-intensity routine in just hours, putting teamwork, timing and resilience to the test. |
posted 7/21/2026 |
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Tuesday Lightning Round |
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Monday Lightning Round |
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Dom Taylor, the chef who won Netflix‘s Five Star Chef, has died. He was 44. It was Taylor’s restaurant, The Good Front Room, that confirmed the “sudden passing” of the founder. “Dom was a visionary whose bold, joyful approach to celebrating the Caribbean cuisine of his childhood brought a fresh and exciting voice to London’s restaurant scene,” read the statement on the website. “His passion, talent and generosity touched so many people, and his legacy will continue to inspire those who had the privilege of knowing him and experiencing his food.” The statement continued, “He will be deeply missed, and our thoughts are with his family, friends and everyone whose lives he touched during this incredibly difficult time. We kindly ask that everyone respects the privacy of Dom’s loved ones at this time.” The restaurant noted that they would remain open to “honor Dom’s legacy and continue the work he was so passionate about.” Chef Taylor won the sole season of Netflix’s 2023 culinary competition Five Star Chef with his family by his side, celebrating the moment. Ravneet Gill, who was a judge on the competition series, said of Chef Taylor’s death, “He was instantly captivating from the moment he stepped in front of us. He had a real sparkle in his eyes. He was warm, kind and incredibly talented. Dom cooked from the heart, and you could taste it. He was on the brink of so many exciting things.” Fellow judge Mike Reid also paid tribute to Chef Taylor after news of his death saying, “Dom Taylor was one of the good ones.” “What he built with The Good Front Room wasn’t just a restaurant. It was his heritage on a plate,” Reid added. “He took Caribbean cuisine somewhere it had never been in this country, and he did it his way. He was warm, funny and completely unpretentious about his talent.” |
posted 7/17/2026 |
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